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Childery

Christina Smith

SMUGGLERS NOTCH COURT, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
8
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Jun 27, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Jun 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • There Was No Emergency Form for One Child and Another Child's Form Needs Updating.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • The Provider Has Not Taken the 2024 Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)

      The provider has not taken the 2024 update to the basic health and safety training. The LS will send the link to the provider. Please take immediately and send a copy of the completed certificate to the LS.

  2. May 28, 20245 Findings5 Important
    • One Child's File Was Missing Evidence the Parent Was Given the Consumer Pamphlet13A.15.03.03E

      One child's file was missing evidence the parent was given the consumer pamphlet. A pamphlet was given to the provider so that she may have the parent sign. Please send a copy to the licensing specialist immediately.

    • The Provider Has Not Conducted Any Fire or Disaster Drills Since 202313A.15.03.03F

      The provider has not conducted any fire or disaster drills since 2023, however, there was a long period of time that she did not have children in care. She started to accept children again January 2024. The provider will need to begin doing a fire drill monthly and a disaster drill at least twice a

    • There Are 2 Emergency Forms That Are Missing the Doctor Information13A.15.03.04A(1)

      There are 2 emergency forms that are missing the doctor information. Please have each parent fill the doctor information in and send a copy of the emergency form to the licensing specialist immediately.

    • The Provider Has 4 Children Enrolled13A.15.03.04C

      The provider has 4 children enrolled. Each child's file is missing one or more of the following: Health Inventory I or II, immunizations, and/or evidence of a lead blood test. The provider will need to obtain the missing documentation from the parent and send a copy of the document or notificati

    • The Water Temperature in the Bathroom Measured at About 125 Degrees Fahrenheit; The Temperature Needs to Be Lowered…13A.15.05.01E

      The water temperature in the bathroom measured at about 125 degrees Fahrenheit; the temperature needs to be lowered immediately so that it is not higher then 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Once lowered, retake the temperature and send a picture to the licensing specialist showing the temperature.

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